{"id":11411,"date":"2025-06-22T06:57:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T06:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/?p=11411"},"modified":"2025-06-22T06:58:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T06:58:21","slug":"from-bogota-to-bangkok-fresh-insights-from-the-isc-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/from-bogota-to-bangkok-fresh-insights-from-the-isc-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"From Bogot\u00e1 to Bangkok: Fresh Insights from the ISC Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


The International School Community (ISC) Podcast<\/a><\/strong> continues to grow, and we\u2019re thrilled to announce the release of four new episodes! Whether you\u2019re an experienced international educator or just beginning to explore teaching abroad, these episodes offer firsthand perspectives and valuable knowledge from real teachers around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f\u00a0New School Spotlight Episodes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Following the success of our previous features<\/a> on Seoul Foreign School, Singapore American School, and NIST Bangkok, our latest episodes continue to highlight schools that are frequently discussed and reviewed by our members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Episode 6: Colegio Gran Breta\u00f1a (Bogot\u00e1, Colombia)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of South America, this episode<\/a> explores one of Bogot\u00e1\u2019s most well-known British international schools. Discover what makes CGB unique, from its strong academic focus to its supportive expat community, and get a feel for life in Colombia\u2019s high-altitude capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Episode 8: KIS International School (Bangkok, Thailand)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This deep dive<\/a> into KIS highlights the school\u2019s inquiry-based learning model, welcoming atmosphere, and modern facilities. Learn what current and former staff have to say about the school culture, administrative leadership, and life in Bangkok\u2014an international teaching hotspot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcbc\u00a0Special Topics in International Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Beyond individual school spotlights, our podcast series also tackles broader themes that resonate with our global community of educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Episode 7: International School Teaching \u2013 Expectations & Workload<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ever wondered what the day-to-day realities of teaching in international schools are like? This episode<\/a> brings together insights from ISC member comments to paint an honest picture of teacher expectations, classroom autonomy, after-school responsibilities, and the sometimes surprising differences from public and private systems back home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Episode 9: Comparing 5 International Schools in Beijing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Curious about the variety of school environments in one of Asia\u2019s most prominent expat cities? This episode<\/a> compares five major international schools in Beijing, focusing on everything from curriculum styles and leadership to work-life balance and student demographics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd0a\u00a0Why the ISC Podcast Stands Out<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Powered by AI and driven by thousands of crowd-sourced comments<\/strong>, the ISC Podcast<\/a> transforms the data-rich content of our website into compelling audio storytelling. Each episode is designed to save you time while giving you a deeper understanding of schools and global teaching trends\u2014ideal for your commute, workout, or while planning your next big move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd12\u00a0Go Deeper with Exclusive Content on Patreon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Want to access full-length interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and bonus episodes? Subscribe to our Patreon page<\/a> to support the ISC mission and unlock even more valuable content for international educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udce9\u00a0Have a School or Topic in Mind?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re always on the lookout for new schools to feature and timely themes to explore. Drop us a message<\/a> if there\u2019s a topic or location you\u2019d like to hear about. The ISC Podcast exists to amplify the voices of international school educators<\/strong>\u2014including yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfa7 Ready to Listen?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head to your favorite podcast platform or visit our ISC Podcast page<\/a> to start exploring the latest episodes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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